Geology and Mining in Nzega and Igunga
Nzega lies on the Nzega greenstone belt at the southern edge of the Lake Victoria Goldfields, part of the Archaean Tanzania Craton. Golden Pride exploited shear-hosted gold in the belt, and small-scale workings across the district follow similar quartz vein and shear structures. Much of the district’s small-scale mining is on shallow to moderate shafts and pits, with gravity and amalgamation processing close to the workings.
Who Operates Here
- Small-scale gold miners across Nzega District, including ground around the former Golden Pride mine at Lusu
- Small-scale miners in Igunga District at sites such as Mwashiku
- Processing operators running milling and gravity plants near the workings
Getting Equipment to Nzega and Igunga
- Nzega sits on the main Dar es Salaam to Mwanza road, roughly 900 km from Dar es Salaam via Dodoma and Singida
- Tabora town is on the Central Line railway, with branch lines towards Kigoma and Mpanda
- About 200 km south of Mwanza, so Lake Zone workshops and freight are within reach
- Grid power in the towns; rural sites around Igunga and Nzega commonly run generators
What Nzega and Igunga Operations Buy
Tabora’s small-scale sector is dominated by shaft mining and on-site milling, so the recurring purchases are compact crushing and milling sets, gravity concentrators to replace mercury, shaft winches and generators for sites away from the grid.
Ball Mill for Gold Ore
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Centrifugal Gold Concentrator
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Gold Shaking Table
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Jaw Crusher
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1 Tonne Electric Winch
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Diesel Generator for Mining
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Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to the Golden Pride mine at Nzega?
Golden Pride, developed by Resolute Mining at Lusu, was the first modern commercial gold mine in Tanzania. It produced over 2.2 million ounces from 1998 until it ceased operations in 2013. Small-scale mining continues across the wider district.
How is equipment delivered to Nzega and Igunga?
By road on the main Dar es Salaam to Mwanza route, roughly 900 km to Nzega. Heavy loads can use the Central Line railway to Tabora. Mwanza, about 200 km north, is the nearest centre with deep workshop and spares capacity.
What should a small mine near Igunga buy first?
A milling set that grinds fine enough to liberate the gold, then a centrifugal concentrator and shaking table to recover it without mercury. On shaft operations, a correctly rated winch and a dewatering pump come next.
Where can gold be sold in Tabora Region?
Through government mineral markets and licensed buying centres operating under the Mining Commission. Contact the Resident Mines Officer for current locations in Nzega, Igunga and Tabora.
Supply to Nzega and Igunga
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